Registered Nurse - Surgical Ward 3C

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a capable Registered Nurse to provide specialised surgical care in Ward 3C, Tauranga Hospital. The role covers gynaecology, breast, and acute surgical pathways within a fast‑paced environment.

You will bring two years of acute nursing experience, strong clinical judgement, and collaborative teamwork to ensure safe, patient‑centred care for diverse patients. Fixed‑term, part‑time 0.8 FTE up to 12 months.

Qualifications

• NZNC registration with current APC is required.
• Minimum of two years' experience in acute nursing.
• Specialist knowledge in gynaecology and breast care.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making skills.
• Effective communication within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to high quality, patient‑centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality surgical nursing care in a specialised ward.
• Assess, plan and deliver care for gynaecology, breast and acute surgical patients.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe patient outcomes.

Skills

Acute nursing experience

Gynaecology and breast care knowledge

Clinical assessment and decision‑makin

Communication and teamwork

Education

NZNC registration

Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)

Job description

• Located in Tauranga, a lively coastal city offering lifestyle balance and natural surroundings
• Part-time position to cover Parental Leave 0.8 FTE rostered Monday Sunday
• Deliver specialist surgical care across gynaecology, breast, and acute surgical patients

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Provide high-quality surgical nursing care within a specialised ward supporting gynaecology, breast, and acute surgical patients. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will apply strong clinical skills to assess, plan, and deliver care while collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.

This role is offered as a fixed term, part-time contract for up to 12 months.

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About the Team/Service/Location

Ward 3C at Tauranga Hospital is a specialised surgical ward delivering care to patients across gynaecology, breast, and general surgical pathways. The team is experienced, supportive, and focused on delivering high standards of patient centred care. Nurses work alongside a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic clinical environment that values collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.

You will be a capable and confident Registered Nurse with a strong background in acute surgical nursing. You will bring sound clinical judgement, communicate effectively, and work well within a team to deliver high-quality care. Your experience within gynaecology and breast care settings supports your ability to manage complex patient needs, and your approach reflects a commitment to safe, patient centred care.

What you will bring:

• Current NZNC registration and Annual Practicing Certificate
• Minimum of two years experience in acute nursing
• Specialist knowledge in gynaecology and breast care
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment
• Commitment to delivering high quality, patient centred care

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.